Imty (G-Tech): BMW Hired Me Outside a Takeaway | EP57

Imty (G-Tech): BMW Hired Me Outside a Takeaway | EP57

Author: Eclipse Automotive Technology August 26, 2026 Duration: 1:03:37
After building G-tech Motorworks into one of the UK’s best-known BMW performance businesses, Imty joins us on Talkin’ Shop to share the story behind the brand—and what really goes on behind the scenes. From his journey as an apprentice at BMW and the early days of G-tech to the incredible rise of the famous Smyrna Green M3, Imty opens up about the cars, people and decisions that have shaped the business. We explore how social media transformed G-tech, the risks involved in building the new mo...

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